Morning Koa Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 I play a short scale. Am I a wimp or is that O.K. with the masses? It just feels good! From the Band "Morning Koa" - "Chicks Dig the Bass Player!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Gollihur Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 See the recent thread at http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=005969 1000 Upright Bass Links, Luthier Directory, Teacher Directory - http://www.gollihurmusic.com/links.cfm [highlight] - Life is too short for bad tone - [/highlight] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 Originally posted by Bob Gollihur (bob@gollihur.com): See the recent thread at http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=005969 And, billringer, you started that other recent thread. spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Martin Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 Short scale basses are fine - most of the ones I've played have a sound of their own, and when that sound is appropriate, it's great. in fact, you've reminded me that I was going to look for one to give to my dad... Dave Martin Java Jive Studio Nashville, TN www.javajivestudio.com Cuppa Joe Records www.cuppajoerecords.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 YOU'VE GOT TO BE FRICKIN KIDDING ME!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invincible Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 Mine is just 34" (I think that's short) and it's five string, which tend to be 35" and over (again, I think) and I'm fine with mine other than the lacking tension in the low B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 Wow... wait until Robb gets here... jeez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouizel Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 **Standard Disclaimer** Ya gotta watch da Ouizel, as he often posts complete and utter BS. In this case however, He just might be right. Eagles may soar, but Ouizels don't get sucked into jet engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 You are not a wimp for playing a short scale bass. You are a wimp for not shutting about it and posting the same topic twice. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petethebassman Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 You are not a wimp for playing a short scale bass. You are a wimp for not shutting about it and posting the same topic twice. Couldn't have said it any better.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 Next we're gonna find out that you use all sorts of tricks to avoid turning pages! spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 Sharp. Mind you don't cut yourself, s-dub. Damned sociologists. Think they're so bloody clever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 You damn snobs! Reading music and looking smart and such. Damn you sociologists and philosophers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 Yeah, baby, yeah! spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 I hereby sentence you to play this bass...... The woman playing it is 6' tall...she's standing next to Tom Scholz who is 6'7". The band is Boston and the bass was built by Jack Read. Now there's a long-scale bass....no wimps need apply. http://home.jps.net/~jeremy/boston.jpg Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Jeremy - I had another picture. The "big" bass is next to a more traditional sized Read Custom bass. Jack told me that Boston might end up with the bassist strumming and Scholz fretting the thing... ftp://tomcapasso:1585450@ftp.tripod.com/Read2Basses.jpg Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Jeez... I read about it on The Bottom Line, but holy CRAP! Where to you even get strings for such a beast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morning Koa Posted September 23, 2003 Author Share Posted September 23, 2003 Originally posted by jeremyc: I hereby sentence you to play this bass...... The woman playing it is 6' tall...she's standing next to Tom Scholz who is 6'7". The band is Boston and the bass was built by Jack Read. Now there's a long-scale bass....no wimps need apply. http://home.jps.net/~jeremy/boston.jpgSoooooo, What's the point if you can't reach the low notes on the neck??? I must be missing something!!! From the Band "Morning Koa" - "Chicks Dig the Bass Player!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Originally posted by billringer: Originally posted by jeremyc: I hereby sentence you to play this bass...... The woman playing it is 6' tall...she's standing next to Tom Scholz who is 6'7". The band is Boston and the bass was built by Jack Read. Now there's a long-scale bass....no wimps need apply. http://home.jps.net/~jeremy/boston.jpgSoooooo, What's the point if you can't reach the low notes on the neck??? I must be missing something!!!Yes, yes your are. You are definitely missing something. Hold on, let me see if I can find it...... Oh, here it is! SARCASM! Sorry for the flame, but some of us are a bit upset here since this is the second time you posted the exact same topic. If you're going to post a question, it's common curtesy to take a look at the responses you receive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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